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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phuket (Thailand) is 37% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 256 ฿ ($8) | $15 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 269 ฿ ($9) | $8 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ ($2.14) | $4.77 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 56 ฿ ($1.86) | $0.87 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 ฿ ($2.09) | $3.00 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 ฿ ($1.54) | $4.25 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 356 ฿ ($12) | $7 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82 ฿ ($2.70) | $3.73 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ ($1.42) | $1.81 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 ฿ ($2.00) | $7 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 710 ฿ ($23) | $15 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 ฿ ($1.33) | $2.08 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 ฿ ($1.29) | $2.16 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Phuket (Thailand) is 57% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 34,483 ฿ ($1,138) | $1,975 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,954 ฿ ($560) | $1,659 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,983 ฿ ($98) | $199 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 21,296 ฿ ($703) | $1,651 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,969 ฿ ($362) | $1,182 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,632 ฿ ($54) | $135 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 514 ฿ ($17) | $43 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,883 ฿ ($359) | $318 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,886 ฿ ($95) | $151 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 ฿ ($4.71) | $9 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 154 ฿ ($5.07) | $23 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Phuket (Thailand) is 8% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,966 ฿ ($65) | $50 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,372 ฿ ($45) | $51 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,819 ฿ ($93) | $93 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,575 ฿ ($85) | $138 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Phuket (Thailand) is 35% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 804,581 ฿ ($26,560) | $22,415 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ ($0.92) | $0.89 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,240 ฿ ($41) | $94 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 610 ฿ ($20) | $23 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Phuket (Thailand) is 69% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 ฿ ($3.31) | $7 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 129 ฿ ($4.27) | $24 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 643 ฿ ($21) | $171 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 99 ฿ ($3.27) | $8 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 66 ฿ ($2.17) | $3.54 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 81 ฿ ($2.69) | $4.68 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 ฿ ($1.46) | $3.12 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 ฿ ($1.69) | $2.16 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 266 ฿ ($9) | $24 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Phuket (Thailand) is 32% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 775 ฿ ($26) | $41 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 379 ฿ ($12) | $25 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,214 ฿ ($40) | $162 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,654 ฿ ($55) | $88 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 220 ฿ ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ฿ ($2.83) | $4.63 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109 ฿ ($3.61) | $5.43 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 22,459 ฿ ($741) | $415 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 ฿ ($0.06) | $0.33 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,612 ฿ ($53) | $41 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 107 ฿ ($3.52) | $7 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
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These prices were last updated on December 05, 2019.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,600 in Portland, Oregon you would need to make just about $3,182 (96,379 ฿) in Phuket.
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